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December 13, 2018

The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.

Agenda items
27
With votes
3
Contested
1

Attendance

From the minutesVoting Members Mr. Lester Miller, President Dr. Thelma Dillard, Vice President Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer Mrs. Ella Carter, Board Member Mr. Robert Easter, Board Member Dr. Wanda West, Board Member Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member Non-Voting Members Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent

No recorded vote.

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Report of the Superintendent

From the minutesSchool Bell Award Every year, the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals presents the School Bell Award to no more than 10 schools across the state. These schools are recognized for having innovative programs in the area of curriculum and organizational leadership. For the third consecutive year, Vineville Academy of the Arts was chosen as one of these schools, this time for its Panda Players theater pr…
Read the full entrySchool Bell Award Every year, the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals presents the School Bell Award to no more than 10 schools across the state. These schools are recognized for having innovative programs in the area of curriculum and organizational leadership. For the third consecutive year, Vineville Academy of the Arts was chosen as one of these schools, this time for its Panda Players theater program. Distinguished Title I Schools Two District schools – Alexander II Math and Science Magnet School and Carter Elementary School – were recognized as being Title I Distinguished Schools for scoring in the top 5 percent of the state in the 2018 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). 2018 National ESEA Distinguished School After being selected as Distinguished Schools across the state, Title I schools had the opportunity to be considered for the National ESEA Distinguished School Award. This award is given to just two schools in each state. Based on 2016-2017 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) data, Skyview Elementary was chosen as one of two schools for Georgia for the award. Skyview’s CCRPI increased by 20.7 points for the 2016-2017 school year, reaching at total score of 91.2. Board of Education Service Recognition After two terms as the At-Large Post 8 representative for the Bibb County Board of Education, December 13, 2018 marked the final Board of Education meeting for Dr. Wanda West. Her service to the Board of Education and experience as a former educator and administrator was extremely valuable. As such, the District presented her with a resolution in her honor.

No recorded vote.

Invitations to Visitors to Address the Board

Votes to meet privately on matters state law lets boards close — like personnel, lawsuits, property, or safety. No final decisions are made behind closed doors.

Official wordingExecutive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety

From the minutesThere was no Executive Session.

No recorded vote.

Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.

Official wordingConsent Agenda

From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda; seconded by Dr. West and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma DillardYes
Daryl MortonYes
Robert EasterYes
Wanda WestYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Ella S. CarterYes
Lester M. MillerYes

Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes

From the minutesThe Board of Education confirmed the minutes of the Board Meeting held on November 15, 2018.

No recorded vote.

RFP #19-18 Fresh Produce Items for SY 2018-2019

Official wordingFSS-1 RFP #19-18 Fresh Produce Items for SY 2018-2019

From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Bi-City Produce in the amount not to exceed $858,368.09 for FY 2019 based on IFB #19-18 and a potential 3% market rate increase.

No recorded vote.

CTAE Ricoh Lease Agreement

Official wordingFSS-2 CTAE Ricoh Lease Agreement

From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Ricoh America for an annual cost of $54,821.64 for one-year with the option of renewal for the next four years.

No recorded vote.

Central Office Technology Infrastructure Upgrade

Official wordingFSS-3 Central Office Technology Infrastructure Upgrade

From the minutesThe Board of Education authorized the Superintendent to issue a purchase order to Bridgetek Solutions LLC, in the amount not to exceed $273,291.49 using state of Georgia contract #9999-SPDT20120501 and a purchase order to Datacomm Professionals, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $395,810.30 using USETPA contract #816152152.

No recorded vote.

Worker’s Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal

Official wordingFSS-4 Worker’s Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the renewal of the Excess Worker's Compensation Insurance Policy for the January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020 period at the premium amount not to exceed $159,643.00.

No recorded vote.

Offer to Purchase - Hall Elementary School

Official wordingFSS-5 Offer to Purchase - Hall Elementary School

From the minutesThe Board of Education adopted a resolution authorizing the Board President and Superintendent the authority to sell District surplus property located at 2312 Shurling Drive, Macon, GA 31211.

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Revision of Policy CGPE – Administrative Personnel Non-School Employment (Second Reading)

Official wordingPR-1 Revision of Policy CGPE – Administrative Personnel Non-School Employment (Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Revision of Policy CGPE - Administrative Personnel Non-School Employment.

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · November 15, 2018 →

Second reading

Repeal of Policy CI – Administrative Intern Program (Second Reading)

Official wordingPR-2 Repeal of Policy CI – Administrative Intern Program (Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the repeal of Policy CI - Administrative Intern Program.

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · November 15, 2018 →

Second reading

Revision of Policy MFB – Student Teaching and Internships (Second Reading)

Official wordingPR-4 Revision of Policy MFB – Student Teaching and Internships (Second Reading)

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy MFB - Student Teaching and Internships.

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · November 15, 2018 →

First reading

Revision of Policy JBC(1) – Homeless Students (First Reading)

Official wordingPR-5 Revision of Policy JBC(1) – Homeless Students (First Reading)

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the revision of Policy JBC(1) - Homeless Students for first reading.

First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.

This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · January 17, 2019 →  ·  Second reading · July 18, 2019 →

First reading

Revision of Policy KC – Board-Community Relations (First Reading)

Official wordingPR-6 Revision of Policy KC – Board-Community Relations (First Reading)

From the minutesThe Board of Education approve the revision of Policy KC - Board-Community Relations for first reading.

First reading: the proposed change is put before the board and the public. The board votes on it at a later meeting, at its second reading.

This policy at other meetingsSecond reading · January 17, 2019 →

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-1 Certified Personnel Report

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Certified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of certified personnel.

No recorded vote.

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-2 Classified Personnel Report

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel Report that includes the new hires, transfers, and retirements/resignations of classified personnel.

No recorded vote.

Settlement Recommendations

Official wordingPS-4 Settlement Recommendations

From the minutesThe Board of Education approved the following worker's compensation settlements: - C. Lucas, Custodian - $60,000.00 plus $29,862.49 MSA/Annuity - S. Sanders, Nutrition Manager - $25,000.00

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Updates the district’s policy on gifts to staff.

Official wordingPR-3 Revision of Policy KHD – Gifts to Staff (Second Reading)

From the minutesMr. Miller made a motion to approve the revision of Policy KHD - Gifts to Staff; seconded by Dr. West and approved 5-2. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West
5 Yes2 No
Voted No
Thelma Dillard, Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7)
Full roll call
Thelma DillardNo
Daryl MortonNo
Robert EasterYes
Wanda WestYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Ella S. CarterYes
Lester M. MillerYes

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · November 15, 2018 →

New Business

Approves the 2019 committee and board meeting schedule.

Official wordingNB-1 2019 Board Meeting Calendar

From the minutesDr. Dillard made a motion to approve the schedule of regular Committee and Board meetings for February 2019 - January 2020; seconded by Dr. Woodford and approved 7-0. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
7 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma DillardYes
Daryl MortonYes
Robert EasterYes
Wanda WestYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Ella S. CarterYes
Lester M. MillerYes
Old Business
Adjourn